- Here’s how technology has changed the world since 2000
Technology has changed major sectors over the past 20 years, including media, climate action and healthcare The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary, gives us insight how emerging tech leaders have influenced and responded to these changes
- Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact - MIT News
In this article, we look at why this technology is so resource-intensive A second piece will investigate what experts are doing to reduce genAI’s carbon footprint and other impacts The excitement surrounding potential benefits of generative AI, from improving worker productivity to advancing scientific research, is hard to ignore While the
- Explainer: What is quantum technology and what are its benefits?
Quantum technology is based on the principles of quantum mechanics These are the laws of physics that apply to sub-atomic particles, going back to the work of physicists including Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg and Erwin Schrödinger in the 1920s Quantum technology is not new
- How technology convergence is redefining the future
The convergence isn’t always apparent at first glance Take spatial computing – the technology that helps machines understand and interact with physical space Spacial computing is impressive enough on its own, but when it converges with AI and robotics, we get machines that can navigate complex environments with human-like understanding
- Introducing the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium
At MIT, the technology has become a campus-wide priority, connecting researchers, students, and industry leaders to solve complex challenges and uncover new opportunities “It's truly an MIT initiative,” says Farias, “one that’s much larger than any individual or department on campus ”
- Gaspare LoDuca named VP for information systems and technology and CIO
Gaspare LoDuca has been appointed MIT’s vice president for information systems and technology (IS T) and chief information officer, effective Aug 18 Currently vice president for information technology and CIO at Columbia University, LoDuca has held IT leadership roles in or related to higher education for more than two decades
- What do we know about the economics of AI? - MIT News
If technology helps generate economic growth, then fast-paced innovation might seem ideal, by delivering growth more quickly But in another paper, “ Regulating Transformative Technologies ,” from the September issue of American Economic Review: Insights , Acemoglu and MIT doctoral student Todd Lensman suggest an alternative outlook
- How AI and other technology changed our lives – a timeline | World . . .
Its underlying technology, blockchain, revolutionized the concept of digital transactions by providing a secure, transparent, and decentralized method for peer-to-peer payments Bitcoin has not only influenced the development of other cryptocurrencies but has also sparked discussions about the future of money in the digital age
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